Reading Interventionist

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Family: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Implements appropriate compensatory, intensive, or accelerated instructional services for at-risk students in reading that enable the students to perform at grade level at the conclusion of the next regular school term.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

Experience

• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience at a similar grade level to the assignment, e.g., elementary school, middle school

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of reading pedagogy
• Success as evidenced by student results in the area of reading
• Deep understanding of current Reading Language Arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implements appropriate compensatory, intensive, or accelerated instructional services for at-risk students in reading that enable the students to perform at grade level at the conclusion of the next regular school term.
• Serves at-risk students who did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment administered to the student under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, and who has not in the previous or current school year subsequently performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level equal to at least 110% of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Completes individual assessments per AIP (Acceleration Improvement Plan).
• Maintains documentation/records as required at the state, district or campus level for MTSS and HB1416.
• Serves as a resource person for administrators, classroom teachers, parents and students to improve the instruction and achievement of reading.
• Provides for own professional growth by attending demonstrations, in-service courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc., as approved by the building principal/district ELA Coordinator.
• Participates in ongoing study to stay current on research-based or evidence-based practices in teaching reading.
• Models and demonstrates classroom lessons to improve students’ reading performance through instructional coaching as time permits.
• Disaggregates assessment information and studies its implications for instruction.
• Communicates with the building principal and ELA Coordinator any reading program concerns.
• Provides staff development as requested by the building principal/district ELA Coordinator.
• Serves as district liaison to district reading initiatives.
• Participates in staff and curriculum meetings at building and district level.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

THE DENTON ISD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER